All boxersJames Tillis
“Quick”
Boxing · Retired42-22-1 (1 NC)RECORD
31WINS BY KO / TKO
11WINS BY DECISION
66PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-6-0 in 6 fights.
Profile
| Full name | James Theodore Tillis |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Quick |
| Date of birth | 5 Jul 1957 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 185 cm (6′1″) |
| Reach | 203 cm (80″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1978–2001 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 6 (1982–1991) |
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Background
American heavyweight from Tulsa who went the distance with Mike Tyson in 1986. He challenged for the WBA title in 1981 but never won a world title.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
6 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Tommy Morrison | TKO | 1 | 1:51 | 11 Jan 1991 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA |
| Loss | Evander Holyfield | TKO (corner retirement) | 5 | 16 Jul 1988 | – | |
| Loss | Frank Bruno | TKO | 5 | 1:57 | 24 Mar 1987 | |
| Loss | Mike Tyson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 3 May 1986 | Glens Falls, New York, USA | |
| Loss | Tim Witherspoon | TKO | 1 | 2:16 | 23 Sep 1983 | Richfield, Ohio, USA |
| Loss | Pinklon Thomas | TKO | 8 | 0:58 | 14 Aug 1982 | Cleveland, Ohio, USA |